Waushara, Wisconsin — Presidential Election Results
Waushara, Wisconsin has voted Republican in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2012. In 2024, it was 34.7 pts more Rep. than Wisconsin overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 5,571 | 54.4% | 13.0 pts (1,332 votes) | 10,248 | — | 13.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 6,888 | 56.2% | 13.3 pts (1,631 votes) | 12,246 | +0.1 pts | 13.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 5,868 | 49.5% | 0.8 pts (98 votes) | 11,849 | +14.3 pts | 13.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 6,562 | 54.5% | 10.2 pts (1,227 votes) | 12,048 | -11.2 pts | 17.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 7,669 | 63.9% | 32.3 pts (3,877 votes) | 11,999 | -23.5 pts | 33.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 9,016 | 66.5% | 34.1 pts (4,628 votes) | 13,568 | -0.7 pts | 35.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 9,625 | 67.0% | 35.2 pts (5,054 votes) | 14,363 | -1.1 pts | 34.7 pts more Rep. |
Population Context
Total Census Bureau population estimate for the county that year, and recorded votes as a share of that total population. This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
| Year | County Population | Votes Cast (% of Population) |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 23,074 | 44.4% of population |
| 2004 | 24,534 | 49.9% of population |
| 2008 | 24,760 | 47.9% of population |
| 2012 | 24,429 | 49.3% of population |
| 2016 | 24,103 | 49.8% of population |
| 2020 | 24,550 | 55.3% of population |
| 2024 | 25,079 | 57.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Waushara shifted 22.0 points toward the Republican candidate, based on recorded county returns. This reflects the vote totals in this dataset only; no claim is made here about the causes of that shift.
Margin Over Time
Democratic candidate's margin (percentage points, two-party vote share). Positive values favor the Democratic candidate; negative values favor the Republican candidate.
Bellwether Status
Waushara has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Wisconsin's own statewide winner in 3 of 7 (43%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Waushara voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Waushara has voted Democratic in 1 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 6 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Waushara?
Waushara's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 0.8 points (98 votes) out of 11,849 total votes cast.
Has Waushara ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Waushara changed which party won the county in: 2008, 2012, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Waushara?
The widest margin on record for Waushara was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 35.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Waushara relative to its population?
In 2024, 14,363 votes were recorded in Waushara against a total population of 25,079 (57.3% of the total population). This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
Is Waushara a presidential bellwether county?
Waushara has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Wisconsin's own statewide winner in 3 of 7 (43%).